GREETINGS

Swamiji pranamam, so many times we say that we should try to make others happy, that will make us happy and then we also say we should not depend on others for our happiness,how is that possible really. So many times we are dependant on people especially those close to us for our happiness, sometimes our minds become literally like beggars waiting for other people’s reactions,acceptance or approval. when we don’t get it even from our spouse after a hard day of work sometimes we feel dejected. they might be busy or mind is pre occupied with something. The truth is many know happiness is within us but how do we stop expecting it and getting upset when we don’t get it from people especially those close to us.There are days when nobody will speak a good word with us despite our work so how do we not let frustration or negativity come into us. Does it take any particular spiritual practice to be followed other than just understanding the truths of life intellectually. How do we handle this dependance tendency in us. Thank you so much Swamiji for your guidance.